UPDATE, 1pm Wednesday September the 7th: Tropical Storm Maria forms! Tropical Storm Maria Image from: stormpulse.com Tropical Depression 14 has now developed into Tropical Storm Maria as predicted Tropical Storm Maria is no longer predicted to become Hurricane Maria Dominican Republic remains within the “cone of probability” – but it is more likely that the […]
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Tropical Storm Maria develops – no longer predicted to become a hurricane! phew!
For all you fellow weather-watching fanatics (at this time of year if you live in Casa de Campo or the Dominican Republic – you should be!), I bring you good news! Tropical Depression 14 has now developed into Tropical Storm Maria as predicted, but she is no longer predicted to become a hurricane at all! […]
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Celebrating the start of the 34th International Tennis Tournament “Copa Proseguros – Casa de Campo”
On Thursday the 1st of September the 34th Annual International Tennis Tournament “Copa Proseguros – Casa de Campo” was officially inaugurated at the La Terraza Tennis Club in Casa de Campo.
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Tropical Weather Update: UH OH! It looks like rain!
UPDATE, 2.30pm Tuesday 6th September The “Tropical Wave” now has a 90% chance of developing into a Tropical Cyclone…….see below for a full update With Hurricane Katia whirring around above us in the Northern Atlantic ocean, causing impressive waves and a nasty storm surge on the Northern side of the Dominican Republic – it’s time […]
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“Hurricane Maria” predicted to develop by the weekend…and she’s headed this way!
Approximately 5 hours ago I published an article speculating about a “Tropical Wave” hovering about in the Atlantic Ocean. At the time, this “Tropical Wave” had a 70% chance of developing into a “Tropical Cyclone” – well now, just a few hours later she has already blossomed into “Tropical Depression 14” and is within the […]
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Casa de Campo Pets visit the Orfanato!
On Friday and Saturday the 12th and 13th of August the Orfanato Niños de Cristo, Orphanage in La Romana town near Casa de Campo welcomed visitors and their pets for a magical weekend of fun and games!
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Ballet Performance at the Altos de Chavón Amphitheater: Saturday Sept 10th
This Saturday, the 10th of September a FREE Ballet Performance will be taking place at the Altos de Chavón Amphitheater in Casa de Campo La Romana.
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An Englishman in Altos de Chavon: STING rocked out to a full house!
Last night, Sunday the 4th of September, British rock legend STING rocked out in Altos de Chavon, Casa de Campo to a full house of more than 5,000 fans from across the world and the Dominican Republic – many of whom had travelled across the country from Santo Domingo, Santiago and beyond, especially for the […]
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Photo of the Week: In the Sugar Cane
Agriculture in the Dominican Republic is the MOST important sector of the Dominican economy in terms of domestic consumption and is the second largest source of employment in the country (second only to the ‘services’ sector – which is mainly based around Tourism) and this week’s ‘Photo of the Week’ is a great candid shot […]
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PHOTOS: Hurricane Irene in Casa de Campo
To be brutally honest, “Hurricane Irene” was a bit of a non-event in Casa de Campo and La Romana. Despite initial predictions that the Hurricane would cross directly over the Dominican Republic, our prayers were answered when she veered North and her centre crossed across the top/North of the Dominican Republic – more than 200km […]
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A Haitian Art Exhibit (and Party) in Punta Minitas
In the name of art and having a good time, Gael Monnin and Jose Buera hosted a cocktail/party to celebrate the opening of their 6th annual Haitian Art exhibit, which was on display in Casa de Campo from Saturday the 27th of August until Monday the 29th of August.